Nichols, NY · Tioga County

No notary required

Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Request Form

Use this form to request access to records maintained by the Town of Nichols and describe the records you are seeking.

What this form is

The Town of Nichols FOIL Request Form lets any person request access to town records by submitting a written request that reasonably describes the records sought. It asks for contact information, a description of the records, an optional date range, preferred format and delivery method, and the requester’s signature and date. The town may charge fees for reproducing records, and some records may be exempt from disclosure.

Who needs it

Anyone seeking access to records maintained by the Town of Nichols can use this form to make a written request.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

The requester just signs and dates the form; no notary or notarized attachment is mentioned.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Town of Nichols FOIL Request Form.

  2. 2

    Complete The Request

    Enter your contact information and describe the records sought; include a date range if known and select your preferred format and delivery method.

  3. 3

    Gather Record Details

    The form does not list attachments. Review your record description and any date range you want to include.

  4. 4

    Submit The Form

    Submit the written request to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Nichols FOIL Request Form for?
It lets any person request access to records maintained by the Town of Nichols. The request must be in writing and reasonably describe the records sought.
What information does the form ask for?
It asks for your name and contact details, a description of the records, a date range if known, preferred format and delivery method, and your signature and date.
Do I need a notary for the Nichols FOIL Request Form?
No. The requester signs and dates the form; it does not mention a notary or notarized attachment.
How do I submit a Nichols FOIL request?
The form says FOIL requests must be in writing but does not give a submission address or method. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

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